St Luke's RC Primary School
92%
Capacity
416
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Luke's RC Primary School
St Luke's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 416 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Luke's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Headteacher Clare Kerrane, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8349th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 65 in Salford.
St Luke's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 52 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Luke's RC Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, St Luke's RC Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Swinton Park Road, Salford, Salford, M6 7WR |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Clare Kerrane |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 416 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.2% |
| School Capacity | 416 / 450 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8349th of 13,686
Nationally
1197th of 2,065
In North West
37th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
99
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Luke's RC Primary School
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Contact Information
Swinton Park Road, Salford
Salford, M6 7WR
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